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How far is Lexington, KY, from Nuuk?

The distance between Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 2255 miles / 3629 kilometers / 1960 nautical miles.

Nuuk Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Nuuk to Lexington

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nuuk to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2255.059 miles
  • 3629.165 kilometers
  • 1959.593 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2251.924 miles
  • 3624.121 kilometers
  • 1956.869 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nuuk to Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Nuuk Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Nuuk to Lexington generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nuuk to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

Airport information

Origin Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W
Destination Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W